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Ø Shane Clanton Captures His Second LaCrosse Footwear Extreme Tough Challenge Event Ø Ryan Glenski Wins Wild Southeast LLM Race! Ø Motorcycling: Lorenzo Storms To Third Straight Win Shane Clanton Captures His Second LaCrosse Footwear Extreme Tough Challenge EventCONCORD, N.C. - July 4, 2010 - Shane Clanton powered his way to a World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory on Saturday night at Tazewell (Tenn.) Speedway and opened a big lead in the LaCrosse Footwear Extreme Tough Challenge. Clanton became the first driver to top an Extreme Tough Challenge event twice this year, and in doing so has a 6-point advantage over fellow World of Outlaws Late Model Series competitors Steve Francis and Josh Richards. The World of Outlaws Late Model Series has run three Extreme Tough Challenge events, while the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series has run two events so far. "We've gotten off to a pretty good start with this LaCrosse Extreme Tough Challenge," said Clanton, of Fayetteville, Ga. "If we can keep on putting together good finishes in these LaCrosse races, we should be right there in the points race at the end of the year. It sure would be cool to win it." Francis and Richards finished second and third at Tazewell, as Chub Frank and Rick Eckert earned the remaining Extreme Tough Challenge points. Kasey Kahne Racing's Joey Saldana is the leading World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series driver in the Extreme Tough Challenge. Through five events (three Late Model races, two Sprint Car races), 16 different drivers have earned points. The Extreme Tough Challenge features 16 overall events - eight per series - where drivers who are competing full-time in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series or the World of Outlaws Late Model Series earn points toward the championship, which will be decided at the World of Outlaws World Finals in November at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. The top five finishers no matter the series will share a $15,000 point fund, and the winning driver will receive the Extreme Tough Challenge champion trophy. Also, at each Extreme Tough Challenge event, LaCrosse will distribute keepsake posters as well as provide hat and t-shirt giveaways. Fans can get involved at every race through a unique Extreme Tough competition with the chance to win a pair of LaCrosse boots. LaCrosse Footwear develops performance footwear and apparel designed to help users dominate their ground in work and recreation. LaCrosse boots, including the Extreme Tough™ line, can be found at premium retailers such as Bass Pro Shops and Gander Mountain. Visit http://www.extremetoughchallenge.com for all of the up-to-date news and standings. For more information on LaCrosse Footwear, go to http://www.lacrossefootwear.com. LACROSSE EXTREME TOUGH CHALLENGE STANDINGS (through
July 3) 1. Shane Clanton (WoO LM)............... 14 2. Steve Francis (WoO LM)................. 8 Josh Richards (WoO LM) 4. Joey Saldana (WoO Sprint)............. 7 5. Darrell Lanigan (WoO LM)............... 5 Tim McCreadie (WoO LM) Jason Meyers (WoO Sprint) Donny Schatz (WoO Sprint) Steve Kinser (WoO Sprint) Jason Sides (WoO Sprint) 11. Lucas Wolfe (WoO Sprint).............. 3 12. Chub Frank (WoO LM).................... 2 Danny Lasoski (WoO Sprint) 14. Rick Eckert..................................... 1 Clint Smith (WoO LM) Tim Fuller (WoO LM) LACROSSE EXTREME TOUGH CHALLENGE EVENTS World of Outlaws Sprint Cars May 28 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC (Donny Schatz) June 3 - Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA (Jason Meyers) July 16 - Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, OH July 23 - Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA July 25 - Lebanon Valley Speedway, West Lebanon, NY Oct. 1 - Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA Oct. 9 - Rolling Wheels Raceway, Elbridge, NY Nov. 5 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC World of Outlaws Late Models May 30 - West Virginia Motor Speedway, Mineral Wells, WV (Shane Clanton) June 26 - Lernerville Speedway, Sarver, PA (Josh Richards) July 3 - Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN (Shane Clanton) Aug. 7 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, WI Aug. 20 - Mohawk International Raceway, Hogansburg, NY Sept. 4 - Tri-City Speedway, Franklin, PA Sept. 18 - I-55 Raceway, Pevely, MO Nov. 5 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC About LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. is a leading developer and marketer of branded, premium and innovative footwear for expert work and outdoor users. The Company's trusted Danner(R) and LaCrosse brands are distributed domestically through a nationwide network of specialty retailers and distributors, and internationally through distributors and retailers in Asia, Europe and Canada. Work customers include people in law enforcement, agriculture, firefighting, construction, industry, military services and other occupations that need high-performance and protective footwear as a critical tool for the job. Outdoor customers include people active in hunting, outdoor cross training, hiking and other outdoor recreational activities. For more information about LaCrosse Footwear products, please visit www.lacrossefootwear.com. Ryan Glenski Wins Wild Southeast LLM Race!Timmonsville, SC (July 4th, 2010) -- Twenty Five cars where on hand for the first race in the new Southeast Limited Late Model Tour. Only 10 finished. 16 cautions where thrown Sunday with 3 red flags also thrown. It was a demo derby like we've never seen. After all was said and done though, Ryan Glenski survived the one hundred lap affair to claim the first checkered flag in the new series. Local favorite Averitt Lucas charged at the end of the race but came up just short of the win and finished second. Chris Chapman who was fast all weekend came home third. Two drivers suffered from dehydration. Cory Joyce and AJ Sanders both where checked and released from the race track ambulance. Todd Chappell claimed the Stock 4 Cylinder race which saw Michael Grooms take a wild ride down the frontstretch. Trying to get by the lapped car of Corey Weatherford, Grooms and Weatherford made contact sending Grooms hard into the frontstretch wall. Grooms car then turned over on it's roof and came to a stop at the start/finish line. The driver was ok but shaken up a bit. Bobby Tumbleston Jr. came home second followed by Russ Turner Jr. Brad Dewitt claimed the Super Stock division over Curtis Peoples and Ken McClary For current racing information and other track facts, visit the Florence Motor Speedway website, www.florencemotorspeedway.com Southeast Limited Late Model Results (100 Laps) 1. #28 - Ryan Glenski 2. #07 - Averitt Lucas 3. #82 - Chris Chapman 4. #50 - Ben Stanton 5. #36 - AJ Sanders 6. #7 - Jason Cochran 7. #17 - Archie Adams Jr. 8. #18 - Hunter Bledsoe 9. #16 - Kenny Bost 10. #33 - JJ June 11. #63 - Christian Pahud 12. #70 - Gary Ledbetter 13. #31 - Scott Hall 14. #20 - Cory Joyce 15. #4 - Brad Berg 16. #24 - Matt Merrell 17. #12 - Paul Wark 18. #76 - Jimmy Herrington 19. #11 - Jimmy Thorton 20. #57 - Waylon Fylnn 21. #51 - Jimmy Rice 22. #08 - John Whaley 23. #72 - Brad Eddy 24. #14 - Brandon Cox 25. #44 - David Parks Super Stock (30 Laps) 1. #22 Brad Dewitt 2. #17 Curtis Peoples 3. #57 Ken McClary 4. #81 William Hutson 5. #61 Austin Rodonis 6. #04 Brand Brown 7. #16 Tanner Rodonis Stock 4 Cylinder (30 Laps) *Unofficial* 1. #89 Todd Chappell 2. #00 Bobby Tumbleston Jr. 3. #1 Russ Turner Jr. 4. #6 Jarrett Smith 5. #24 AJ Sanders 6. #33 Bobby Tumbleston Sr. 7. #45 Holly Jackson 8. #00 Jimmy Maner 9. #21 Kevin Jackson 10. #11 Archie Sanders 11. #81 Michael Grooms 12. #94 Corey Weatherford 13. #77 Brent Bullard Dan Wiesner Wins First Of 2010 Season At Canandaigua Speedway; Brp 360 Late Model Challenge On Hand For This WeekCANANDAIGUA, NY- The July 4th Holiday weekend kicked off with a bang at Canandaigua Speedway as the Fingerlakes Radio Group presented the Midseason Championship. Fans were treated to the racing action of the DIRTcar Modifieds, Sportsman, Stock Cars, Pure Stocks, and the Midstate Vintage Club cars. After trackside action concluded, fans looked to the sky to watch a spectacular fireworks show. Fans that arrived to the track early were given the chance to meet two of their favorite drivers as Sportsman competitors Dan Wiesner and Eric Giguere were on hand to sign autographs. Next weeks autograph session at the DIRTcar Merchandise Trailer will be from 5:30-6:00. The popular event has become a staple and helps race fans prepare for the night's activities. Steve Paine won for the fourth time in 2010 in the DIRTcar big block Modifieds at Canandaigua Speedway, winning the 50 lap feature. Justin Haers was certainly the biggest mover of the night as he came from dead last when he was involved in a crash on lap one. Haers moved through the pack quickly and crossed the finish line in second place. Rob Bellinger was third and picked up the $500 Dig Safely Bonus Bucks gift certificate. Fourth was Charlie Donk while fifth place was Ron Cartright Jr. Dan Wiesner led all 25 laps in his first 2010 Canandaigua Speedway DIRTcar Sportsman feature win. Steve Gray was second followed by Randy McCulloch in third. Rounding out the top five was Karl Comfort and Daryl Hilkert. The 20 lap DIRTcar Stock Car feature was a thriller as Mike Welch took home his second win of the season at the half-mile Land of Legends oval. Welch took the lead on lap 15 and held off the advances of Chris Fisher, who came up beside Welch several times in the final laps. Frank Burnell would pass Fisher on the final lap to finish second. Fourth was Nate Peckham and fifth was Mike Rasbeck. Alex Morris went to Canandaigua Speedway victory lane for the fourth time in 2010, winning the 15 lap Factory Stock/Pure Stock feature. Andrew Smith was second followed by Roger Bush in third. Fourth was Don Drave and fifth was Dale Bush. The Midstate Vintage Club was on hand and put on a great show. Dave Charczuk was the winner of the Modified division. Paul Applebee took the Sportsman class and Don Larmen won the Limited Sportsman class. LAND OF LEGENDS NOTES: A great crowd was on hand for the July 4th extravaganza. Included in that was several hard working members of our armed forces…Points leaders following Saturday's program are Modifieds-Steve Paine, Sportsman-Steve Gray, Stock Cars-Frank Burnell and Factory Stocks/Pure Stocks-Alex Morris…Hometown Heroes will return to the Saturday, July 10th program with Farmington, Lima, Avon and Pittsford residents getting FREE grandstand admission with proper identification. Next Saturday BASS Pro Shops presents the 35-lap Modified, Sportsman, BRP Late Model Black Rock/Canandaigua Challenge Series and Stock cars. Along with the ever popular One-on-One spectator race. Adult admission is $12. Senior Citizens $10. Active Military and Students 10-18 are $5. Children nine and under are FREE. For more information, please call our DIRTcar Northeast office at 315-834-6606 or go online at canandaiguaspeedway.com Don't forget to join Canandaigua Speedway on Facebook and follow DIRTcar Racing on Twitter (@DIRTcarNE). Get your DIRTcar All-Star Weekend tickets NOW. Two-day reserved tickets are ONLY $39. Drivers will be competing for over $100,000 dollars while fans enjoy Super DIRTcar Series action, driver autographs, fireworks and non-stop entertainment. All-Star Weekend gets underway July 16-17 at Cayuga County Fair Speedway. For tickets, go to www.DIRTcar.com/tickets or call 315-834-6606. Motorcycling: Lorenzo storms to third straight win
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MADRID:
Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo was the runaway winner of the Catalan MotoGP on
Sunday, a third consecutive victory extending his world championship lead.
The Yamaha rider finished almost five seconds ahead of compatriot and title
rival Dani Pedrosa, who held off the persistent challenge of Australia’s
Casey Stoner to take second place by two-tenths of a second. Lorenzo moved on
to 165 points after seven races, 52 ahead of Pedrosa. Italian Andrea
Dovizioso, who had been battling for first place before falling, finished
14th and is third with 91 points. Champion Valentino Rossi, who is recovering
from a broken leg, slipped to down seventh with 61 points. Ó SCMSRN.com/Paul J Miller 3rd, 2000-2009